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Trahan, Carroll P. – Agricultural Education, 1979
Preparation is the most important stage in teaching and is the foundation upon which all effective instruction is based. The preparation stage consists of making a lesson objective, gathering information and materials, writing a lesson plan, rehearsing, and making final arrangements. (LRA)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Classroom Design, Course Organization, Educational Resources
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Abend, Allen C. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1979
This article describes the development of criteria for the architectural design of school buildings to accommodate the needs of mentally and physically handicapped students. A comprehensive summary of the criteria is included, covering building design and layout, classroom and service areas, furniture, surfaces, and considerations for specific…
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Classroom Design, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Design
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Dickens, Janis L. – College & University Media Review, 1996
Media Services at the University of California at Santa Cruz has developed standard media packages defining the audiovisual and presentation support available in a classroom. Describes the process of developing classroom equipment standards, three classroom packages, and a movable cart used to enhance the smaller packages. Lists the equipment for…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Check Lists, Classroom Design, Educational Equipment
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Maroney, Sharon A.; Finson, Kevin D.; Beaver, John B.; Jensen, Mary M. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2003
This article describes an inquiry-based science project, presents the professional development that supported it, gives recommendations to teachers of inclusive classrooms, and provides a practical checklist for program assessment. A list of teacher characteristics recommended for the inquiry approach is also provided, along with classroom design…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Check Lists, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
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Ratcliff, Nancy – Young Children, 2001
Presents eight points for designing the physical and programmatic environments to prevent discipline problems and support learning in early childhood classrooms. Points relate to designing clearly defined activity areas, providing adequate space, assessing the activity structure throughout the day, following an age-appropriate schedule, and…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
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Taylor, Anne; And Others – Children Today, 1990
Describes the Head Start Classroom of the Future project, which is being introduced into inner-city centers in Grand Rapids, Michigan; a classroom for children of Hispanic migrant farmworkers in Holland, Michigan; and a classroom for Native American children at the Isleta Pueblo Head Start near Albuquerque, New Mexico. (BB)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Demonstration Programs, Educational Facilities Design
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Sutlive, Vinson H., Jr. – Urban Anthropology and Studies of Cultural Systems and World Economic Development, 1989
Discusses possible problems that may arise in interdisciplinary courses due to lack of instructor education or differing value systems of teachers who are team teaching. Examines strategies for interdisciplinary education, and for the preparation of instructors. Describes potential for communication and confusion in three interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Case Studies, Classroom Design, College Faculty
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Strickland, Dorothy S.; Morrow, Lesley Mandel – Reading Teacher, 1988
Suggests ways to provide special spaces and materials in early childhood classrooms that promote literacy development, including classroom library centers, writing centers, and content area centers. (MM)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education
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Lederman, Norman; Hendricks, Paula – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1994
A multisensory sound lab has been developed at the Model Secondary School for the Deaf (District of Columbia). A special floor allows vibrations to be felt, and a spectrum analyzer displays frequencies and harmonics visually. The lab is used for science education, auditory training, speech therapy, music and dance instruction, and relaxation…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Audio Equipment, Auditory Training, Classroom Design
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Henniger, Michael L. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1995
Suggests that through the integration of positive multicultural experiences and materials into common classroom activities, teachers can help ensure an understanding of these concepts and enrich children's experiences with diverse populations and subjects. (SW)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness
Alexander, Nancy P. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Discusses the importance of planning lighting in childcare centers. Ideas for organizing lighting in efficient and developmentally appropriate ways are offered. Suggestions are made for provisions that will ensure children's gradual transition from bright to dimly-lit rooms. Guidelines for assessing light quality in a facility and the degree to…
Descriptors: Children, Classroom Design, Day Care, Day Care Centers
Fisher, Kenn – PEB Exchange, 1998
Discusses the Netherland's approach to help students meet the basic competency requirements of employers and tertiary institutions. The new pedagogical approach, called Study House, integrates a nontraditional curriculum delivery that fosters students working in teams and setting their own tasks with an innovative classroom design. (GR)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship
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Dyck, James – Montessori Life, 2002
Reviews current literature--noting limitations--and provides observations regarding the impact on learning of six physical attributes of the Montessori prepared environment: aesthetics, spatial factors, light, noise, color, and temperature. Suggests guidelines for Montessori classrooms. Concludes by asserting that considering these six…
Descriptors: Aesthetics, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Color
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Szepkouski, Grace Mest – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
This article describes student teachers' strategies for creating communities in special education classrooms that can produce class unity and pride, respect for each other, increased self-esteem, and the learning of life skills. Ways of developing communities while still addressing individual student goals are discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
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Easley, Larry; Hoffman, Steven – International Journal of Social Education, 2000
Explores a team of college educators' experience with creating an electronic classroom. Addresses the different technology problems that were confronted and considers how history teachers can be convinced to use technology in their courses. Describes the undergraduate U.S. history survey course focusing on the uses of technology. Includes the…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, College Faculty, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content
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